Garten of Banban 6

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Garten of Banban 6 is a single player casual action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Euphoric Brothers and was released on December 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Garten of Banban 6" is a survival horror game that takes you to the uncharted levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. After the events of the previous game, you must now face new terrors and uncover the truth behind the mysterious establishment. With no allies in sight, prepare to encounter hostile enemies at every turn as you search for your missing child. Wishlist Garten of Banban 7 now on Steam. '**'

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,280 reviews

story60 positive mentions

gameplay14 negative mentions

The game features a unique atmosphere that evokes a sense of nostalgia, making players feel like children again.
The graphics and lighting have improved significantly, enhancing the overall visual experience.
The introduction of new characters and the development of existing ones, like Bittergiggle, adds depth to the story.

Many puzzles are tedious and poorly designed, leading to frustration and confusion among players.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can hinder gameplay and progression.
The story lacks coherence and depth, making it difficult for players to stay engaged.

story
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its character interactions and plot twists, while others criticize it for being convoluted and poorly executed. Many players feel that the narrative lacks coherence and depth, often describing it as a "mess" or "all over the place," though some appreciate the evolving storyline and character development. Overall, while there are moments of intrigue and emotional connection, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a divided reception among fans.
- “I love this game series; in every game, you can see how the game improves its quality, and the story is very good.”
- “The plot was great, and the puzzles stumped me and it took me a long time to figure them out (in a good way)!”
- “Banban himself, alongside other iconic characters such as Opila Bird and Nabnab, have such intense interpersonal connections that drive home this tale of loss, struggle, and hope, elevating it to a true ascended experience.”
- “The story is a mess once again too.”
- “The story makes no sense, the gameplay is boring, and just overall it just sucks.”
- “Story for this installment can be told in 1 minute, very few lines of dialogue.”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews for the game are highly polarized, with some praising the introduction of new mechanics and enjoyable puzzles, while others criticize it for being buggy, repetitive, and lacking fluidity. The drone mechanic received mixed feedback, initially seen as a weak point but later appreciated for its expanded use. Overall, many players feel the gameplay is stagnant and in need of innovation, despite some moments of fun and engaging elements.
- “The gameplay is fantastic; the plotline just keeps on getting better and better. It's just an amazing game all in all.”
- “The gameplay was nothing like we've seen before; it introduced new mechanics which kept the game fresh, a handful of new characters, stunning visuals, might I add, and on top of all of that.”
- “The drone mechanic is expanded upon, and goes from the game's weakest link to its strongest gameplay-wise.”
- “The gameplay is boring, and just overall it just sucks.”
- “I'm not one to dump on someone's hard work, but this was some of the most boring gameplay I've ever done.”
- “I feel like there is no ambition here, the gameplay of the BanBan series just feels stagnant, and there really doesn't seem like there is any effort being poured into making fun experiences for all to enjoy.”
humor
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it entertainingly bad and others feeling that the jokes have worn thin. While certain moments and character interactions elicit laughter, many reviewers express frustration over the lack of genuine humor and creativity, suggesting that the series has lost its charm. Overall, the humor is described as inconsistent, with some appreciating its silliness while others deem it unfunny and tedious.
- “It's a fun game, with a few scary and a lot of funny moments.”
- “It was merely a short demo but already had this right mix of humor and unsettling moments combined with these little epic parts.”
- “I literally died laughing because of the animations for the boss fight at the end of Garten of Banban 3.”
emotional
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players who express intense feelings, ranging from joy to sorrow, often resulting in tears during pivotal moments. The antagonist's voice and the game's narrative evoke strong reactions, with some players feeling a deep connection to the story and its characters. Overall, the game is described as a powerful emotional experience that can leave players feeling vulnerable and profoundly affected.
- “The antagonist's voice was so gut-wrenching and made me cry tears of sheer joy.”
- “This game is as if it were written by Hideo Kojima, and its story is so beautiful that it made me cry to the point I could not breathe.”
- “From what I have seen, Jumbo Josh has not appeared in this Garten of Banban game (don't be afraid to cry. I cried all night long).”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and lacking engagement, with many players finding the puzzles and mechanics to be boring and frustrating. While some elements of the game are appreciated, the overall experience is marred by the excessive tedium, particularly in parkour segments and puzzle-solving, which detracts from the enjoyment. Suggestions for improvement include streamlining mechanics and reducing the monotony of tasks.
- “Mechanics are just boring, tedious, repetitive mechanics.”
- “The game is mostly just standing around listening to boring conversations, walking in the dark, using your drone as a very poor light source, and doing the really tedious puzzles that aren't fun in the slightest.”
- “There's only one segment in the whole game that has a cool idea but even that is overly tedious and annoying for no reason.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, with many reviewers highlighting its strong contribution to the overall experience, particularly in enhancing the indie horror atmosphere. The soundtracks from the fourth and sixth games are noted as significant improvements, with some tracks even being added to personal playlists. However, some players found the music to be overly loud and distracting at times.
- “It does play into the indie horror genre well; its music, escape sequences, and world development are pretty good.”
- “To be honest, the music is the best thing about this game.”
- “I haven't reviewed the fourth one, but I'd like to mention that both the 4th and 6th games have actually nice soundtracks that I was happy to add to my Spotify playlists.”
- “From the music, the unsettling moments in the dark field where all you could hear was the laughing naughty ones, the amazing voice acting and character development of the former antagonists and the sweaty little mini games that really had me on the edge of my seat.”
- “Btw in case you want to hear the music playing during t, it's just called fancy leech.”
- “And the music too - a major improvement from the first 3 games.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and realistic details, while others criticized them as abhorrent or lacking in quality. Overall, many players highlighted the graphics as a strong point, with ratings often around 8/10, despite some dissenting opinions regarding their effectiveness in enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics and animations of the game are really good that I recommend this game to other Steam players.”
- “This game is amazing! Good graphics, good story!!”
- “The graphics were so detailed and realistic I thought I was staring at my own real wall!”
- “The visuals are abhorrent once again.”
- “Very bad graphics, no horror factor, neither good audio.”
- “The graphics were so detailed and realistic, I thought I was staring at my own real wall!”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with multiple reports of bugs, freezing, and unresponsive mechanics that hinder gameplay. Reviewers describe it as frustrating and poorly executed, making it difficult to recommend despite some appreciation for the series. Overall, the game's stability problems significantly detract from the experience.
- “This series is a frustrating, buggy, over-priced, slow-paced and frankly hard to play throwback to indie horrors from the last decade mixed with the new.”
- “I do like this series; but it is way too buggy, over-priced, and innately un-fluid in its mechanics to recommend to an audience that wouldn't buy it without consideration.”
- “The drone gets stuck on everything, the voice acting isn't pretty good for some characters, the story mode is just all over the place at this point and the game is just super buggy.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, particularly the transformation of Bittergiggle, whose guilt over unleashing the naughty ones is portrayed in a relatable and realistic manner. While the design of the main antagonist, Sir Dadadoo, is criticized for being uninspired, the overall character arcs, especially those of former antagonists, are praised for their depth and engaging voice acting. The combination of unsettling atmosphere and character growth contributes to a compelling narrative experience.
- “The character development of Bittergiggle feeling guilty for unleashing the naughty ones is outstanding and feels like natural character development I would see in the real world!”
- “From the music, the unsettling moments in the dark field where all you could hear was the laughing naughty ones, the amazing voice acting and character development of the former antagonists really had me on the edge of my seat.”
- “It was perfectly scary, had lots of neat story moments, and the character design continues to be really fun.”
- “Sir Dadadoo, the big bad of the game, not only has a terrible name, but has the laziest character design I've ever seen.”
- “The character development of Bittergiggle feeling guilty for unleashing the naughty ones is outstanding and felt like natural character development I would see in the real world!”
- “Sir Dadadoo, the big bad of the game, not only has a terrible name, but has the laziest character design I've ever seen.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Garten of Banban is described as a unique blend of childlike wonder and horror, immersing players in a world filled with toys and puzzles while evoking a sense of fear and the unknown. This duality enhances the gameplay experience, making it both nostalgic and thrilling as the story unfolds.
- “Garten of Banban has a very unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you are somewhat a child again, surrounded by toys to play with.”
- “I really like the horror atmosphere, amazing puzzles, new characters, and the story continues to build up.”
- “The dark atmosphere that I sometimes got lost in added a nice fear-of-the-unknown effect.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its performance on PC, particularly with well-optimized models. However, users note a significant performance drop when disabling motion blur, indicating that optimization could still improve further.
- “This game runs exceptionally well on my PC, thanks to the amazing optimization in all the models.”
- “All the games make you massively lose performance when you disable motion blur.”
- “The optimization is getting better, slowly.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers feeling that it prioritizes profit over quality content. Players express frustration over the game's reliance on superficial elements and padding, suggesting that it fails to deliver meaningful value.
- “It is just another seamless cash grab for fans to chew up yet again.”